It’s happening, right now, in print shops around the world. Customer service positions are being phased out. Job estimators, whose skill in the past meant the...
For the most part, today’s ready-for-use plastisol inks haven’t changed all that much over the years, other than the introduction of non-phthalate formulations. (There are, of...
Many of my “old guy” garment decorator friends shy away from polyester in a big way. When I was primarily involved with screen printing and DTG,...
The 3D printer is much more than a toy for hobbyists. This technology has enabled the development of creative products with real value and has the...
Some people look at the internet-based businesses that are gaining momentum in custom apparel and think that digital disruption has finally reached our industry. Not me:...
Among the many developments in DTG technology is a trend toward higher productivity units. We gathered data on all machines currently available in North America, with basic...
Intrinsic Benefits and Broader Options
Adding equipment has always been about creating opportunities at Becker’s Fabrication (Yorba Linda, California). Integrating UV inkjet technology into the company’s diverse printing/manufacturing operation has been...
Not everyone who dabbles in DTG technology succeeds with it, as a cursory check of used equipment for sale on eBay and other classified sites will...
Much has happened in direct-to-garment (DTG) inkjet printing since we last examined the technology two years ago. Newer inks provide better color gamut, improved washability, and...